CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 38.19
California · Kern County · 4,367 residents · 1.005 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Kern County, CA
The short version
Census Tract 38.19 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,083. Population has declined 15% since 2020. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $536,500. Households here earn about 60% more than the Kern County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,367
−15%since 2020
from 5,127 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,345 / sq mi
−15%since 2020
from 5,101 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
−1%since 2020
from 35.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$112,083
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $98,008 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,284
+27%since 2020
from $45,739 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.540
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.541 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.4%
Public administration18%
Wholesale trade6.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
Information4.4%
Retail trade4.3%
Manufacturing3.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
Construction1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
Education & health services0.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$536,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $435,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,503
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,308 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+8%since 2020
from 4.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic61%(3,128)
Black0.6%(31)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(909)
Asian18.8%(963)
Other1.9%(96)
Diversity Score70.1%(3,593)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(2,307)
Black2.5%(109)
Hispanic / Latino34%(1,485)
Asian6.2%(271)
Other4.5%(195)
Diversity Score74.9%(3,269)
Diversity Score
75
+7%since 2020
from 70 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
46.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.1 min
−11%since 2020
from 26.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 83.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
7.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 29.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.3% in 2020
Female
49.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.7% in 2020
Foreign born
19.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 87.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 74.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,367 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $112,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $536,500, and the typical rent is about $1,503 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 46.6% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 13.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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